Edward Simpson (forger)

Edward Simpson ("Flint Jack")
Edward Simpson demonstrating his knapping skills.
Born	1815 Sleights, North Yorkshire
Nationality	British
Occupation(s)	Forger, Fossil Collector
Known for	Forgery or prehistoric flint tools and geological specimens
Criminal charge	Theft
Penalty	Imprisonment. 12 months at Bedford Prison in 1866. One month at Northallerton Prison in 1871.

Edward Simpson ("Flint Jack") (born c. 1815, fl. 1874) was a British geologist and forger of antiquities, such as arrowheads and fossils. He was also known as Fossil Willy, Old Antiquarian, Cockney Bill, Bones, and Shirtless.^[1] Other names included John Wilson, of Burlington, and Jerry Taylor, of Billery-dale, Yorkshire Moors.